Donald L Robertson Park

Host an Event

The Donald Robertson Park is the perfect place for your family or business event or celebration. In many cases, the facilities can be reserved at no cost.

• Facilities at the Donald L Robertson Park are available for private parties and events
• Facilities include the Gazebo, Picnic Shelter, Sports Fields, and Amphitheater
• No fee or deposit for most private groups of 100 people or less

Beginning Spring 2025, all facility reservations will be submitted through the Team Sideline system. To submit a reservation request, you will need to first create a Team Sideline account.

How to Create an Account

1. Click here or the Create an Account button on this page
2. Complete the registration form and click “Sign Up”

How to Submit a Reservation

1. Once logged into your account, click the Facility Reservations link on the homepage
2. View facility options by selecting
   • The City Hall & Civic Center OR
   • The Donald L Robertson City Park OR
   • A specific facility type, location, or date
3. Select a facility, date, and reservation times
   • If only reserving one facility, select Reserve & Checkout OR
   • If reserving multiple facilities, select Reserve and continue to next reservation request
4. Click Proceed to Checkout
5. Complete the Reservation Form & Rental Agreement
6. Click Done
7. Click Place Order

Once you’ve submitted your reservation request, City staff will review your application and add any applicable permit or rental fees. Reservations not requiring fees will be approved after review. Reservations requiring fees (e.g. security deposit, park permit fee, etc.) will be approved once payment has been received by the City.

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Wetlands & Nature Preserve

A boardwalk has been installed over a portion of the wetland area to give visitors a closer view of the wetland while allowing dry passage to other areas of the park.

The wetlands wildlife habitat protects and enhances the creek’s ecosystem and it provides benefits to our community. Benefits include:

• Maintaining proper water flow and meeting clean water standards in Arata Creek
• Prevent seasonal flooding from affecting neighboring properties
• Improve wildlife habitat in the watershed, including habitat for waterfowl, endangered Columbia Gorge turtles, and fish
• Create an opportunity to reintroduce native plant species
• Provide a natural environment for citizens to engage with a properly managed stream ecosystem.
• A learning center overlooking the wetlands area which provides an atmosphere for students to view learn about our ecosystem.

The preserve has a regional impact as it is located in Metro-classified Regionally Significant Habitat Class II and Class III Riparian areas.

This project created a Wetlands Pond and Habitat Preserve on Arata Creek in the Park. The funds to create the pond and preserve came from our $293,000 local share of the Metro Parks Bond that was passed in 2006.

Park Updates

New Park Sign

We’ve posted some new signs at our Donald L. Robertson Park to remind visitors of some important park rules.

Dispose of All Trash: There are trash cans spread across the park, including along the trails and picnic area.

Keep Pets on Leashes: A walk through the park with your dog is a great way for everyone to get a little activity. Please remember that there are no off-leash sections in the park, and you must keep your dog leashed at all times.

Walk, Do Not Ride Bicycles: Our trail is not designed for both bike riding and pedestrian use, so please help keep the community safe and avoid an incident by walking your bike through our park trail system.

No Smoking or Vaping, No Use of Tobacco or Marijuana Products: Smoking, vaping, or any use of tobacco or marijuana products is prohibited on park properties.

No Alcoholic Beverages: Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited on park properties.

New Picnic Area Signs

With the addition of new charcoal BBQ pits in our Donald L. Robertson Park, we’ve posted new signs to remind visitors of some important rules for the picnic area.

Dispose of All Trash: There are trash cans spread across the park, including along the trails and picnic area.

Please Clean Grill & Grilling Area after Use: Clean the grill with the provided grill brush after each use.

Dispose of Used Charcoal in Hot Coal Bins: Use the provided hand shovel to remove hot coals from the BBQ pits after each use. Do not place trash inside of hot coal bins.

No Smoking or Vaping, No Use of Tobacco or Marijuana Products: Smoking, vaping, or any use of tobacco or marijuana products is prohibited on park properties.

No Alcoholic Beverages: Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited on park properties.

Getting Here

Walk, Bike, or Ride

Getting to the park couldn’t be easier.

Riding the bus? TriMet Bus 77-Broadway/Halsey runs from Montgomery Park in downtown Portland to the Troutdale Airport with two stops right in front of Donald L Robertson City Park on NE Halsey Street.

Biking to the park? As a Gorge Hub stop, we have extra bike racks, restrooms, and a Gorge Hub bike trail map that follows the historic Columbia River highway.

Walk to the park by connecting at the neighborhood trailhead off of Hawthorne Avenue by the Treehill Condominiums.